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Mitsubishi MU-2


Military / Civilian VIP Passenger Transport [ 1965 ]



The Mitsubishi MU-2 turboprop-powered transport proved a success for Japan in the post-World War 2 years.



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 03/15/2019 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

Specifications



Mitsubishi - Japan
Manufacturer(s)
Japan
Operators National flag of modern Japan
1965
Service Year
Japan
National Origin
Active
Project Status
2
Crew
704
Units


TRANSPORT
General transport functionality to move supplies/cargo or personnel (including wounded and VIP) over range.
COMMERCIAL AVIATION
Used in roles serving the commercial aviation market, ferrying both passengers and goods over range.
VIP SERVICE
Used in the Very-Important-Person (VIP) passenger transport role, typically with above-average amenities and luxuries as standard.


33.2 ft
(10.13 meters)
Length
39.2 ft
(11.94 meters)
Width/Span
12.9 ft
(3.94 meters)
Height
11,773 lb
(5,340 kilograms)
Empty Weight
19,687 lb
(8,930 kilograms)
Maximum Take-Off Weight
+7,915 lb
(+3,590 kg)
Weight Difference


2 x Garrett TPE331-25A turboprop engines developing 575 horsepower each.
Propulsion
311 mph
(500 kph | 270 knots)
Max Speed
29,747 ft
(9,067 m | 6 miles)
Ceiling
1,199 miles
(1,930 km | 1,042 nm)
Range
1,086 ft/min
(331 m/min)
Rate-of-Climb


MACH Regime (Sonic)
Sub
Trans
Super
Hyper
HiHyper
ReEntry
RANGES (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hi-Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: >19030


None.


MU-2 - Initial Production Model Designation; Turbomeca Astazou turboprop engines.
MU-2A - Subsequent Production Model; three produced; Turbomeca Astazou turboprop engines.
MU-2B - Civilian Version; fitted with Garrett TPE331 series turboprops; 34 examples produced.
MU-2C - Militarized Model featuring unpressurized cabin.
MU-2D - Marketing Designation for MU-2B-10 model; similar to MU-2B model series; 18 examples produced.
MU-2E - Militarized Model for dedicated Search and Rescue (SAR) functionality.
MU-2F - Uprated Garrett TPE331 powerplants; 95 examples produced.
MU-2G - Lengthened Fuselage; 46 examples produced.
MU-2J - Lengthened Fuselage; 108 examples produced.
MU-2K - Improved Performance
MU-2L - 29 examples produced
MU-2M - Short Fuselage; 28 examples produced
MU-2N - Improved engine power; 39 examples produced; four-bladed propellers; marketing designation for MU-2B-36A model.
MU-2P - Four-Bladed Turboprop Propellers
MU-2S - Dedicated Militarized Search and Rescue (SAR) Variant; nose radome; increased range.
LR-1 - Militarized Photo-Reconnaissance / Liaison Platform; based on MU-2K model series; 16 examples produced.
MU-2 "Solitaire" - Short Fuselage; fitted with Garrett TPE331-10-501M engines of 715 horsepower each.
MU-2 "Marquise" - Fitted with TPE331 engines of 751shp each.
MU-2B-10 ? Company Model Designation
MU-2B-36A ? Company Model Designation


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